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 fossa fossa /ˈfɒsə/

noun

  1. Largest carnivore of Madagascar; intermediate in some respects between cats and civets  ( Cryptoprocta ferox , fossa , fossa cat )
    largest carnivore of Madagascar; intermediate in some respects between cats and civets
  2. A concavity in a surface (especially an anatomical depression)  ( fossa , pit )
    a concavity in a surface (especially an anatomical depression)

 Fossa

  1. Monotypic genus of Madagascar civets closely related to palm civets  ( Fossa , genus Fossa )
    monotypic genus of Madagascar civets closely related to palm civets


 labourer labourer /ˈleɪbərər/

noun

  1. [Canadian, British] Someone who works with their hands; someone engaged in manual labor  ( jack , labourer [Canadian, British] , manual laborer [American] , laborer [American] , manual labourer [Canadian, British] )
    someone who works with their hands; someone engaged in manual labor
      The hardworking laborer toiled under the scorching sun, building houses for others.
    The hardworking laborer toiled under the scorching sun, building houses for others.


 catenary catenary /ˈkætəˌneri/

noun

  1. The curve theoretically assumed by a perfectly flexible and inextensible cord of uniform density and cross section hanging freely from two fixed points  ( catenary )
    the curve theoretically assumed by a perfectly flexible and inextensible cord of uniform density and cross section hanging freely from two fixed points
     The catenary curve can be observed when a chain or rope hangs freely between two points.
    The catenary curve can be observed when a chain or rope hangs freely between two points.


 scrutineer scrutineer /ˌskrutɪˈnɪr/

noun

  1. [Canadian, British] Someone who examines votes at an election  ( canvasser , scrutineer [Canadian, British] )
    someone who examines votes at an election